ENGLISH The month commenced with Project Based Learning where our students embarked on a journey exploring fundamental concepts such as freedom of speech related to Newspaper Report Writing. The topic had begun by delving into the notion of "freedom of speech," examining its origins and its manifestation in the Indian Constitution through the Indian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The spotlight then turned to newspapers, as students dissected the anatomy of a newspaper, identifying components like headlines, bylines, and the body of an article. Transitioning to hands-on application, students were engaged in a dynamic activity where they collaboratively created a newspaper covering their school's Sports Day Celebration, Blue Planet, Annual Day Examination,etc. Shifting gears, students dived into the realm of autobiographies, discerning the distinctions between autobiographies and biographies.The students were guided to draft their autobiographical narratives. In the interdisciplinary domain, students explored the lunar journey in a science-integrated lesson, watching a video about astronauts walking on the moon. This served as a catalyst for inquiry-based learning, where students constructed their understanding and mapped their insights. In February, the students delved into the nuanced world of prepositions, understanding how they connect words and phrases to create meaning. The journey into effective note-taking unfolded with enthusiasm. Techniques ranging from mind maps to concise bullet points were explored. Witnessing the transformation as students translated their thoughts into organized, coherent notes was truly rewarding. The chapter, 'Looking at the Sky', opened a gateway to boundless imagination. Students were encouraged to let their thoughts take flight as they pondered the connection of the celestial canvas. Through quizzes, oral discussions, reflective tasks, creative writing problems, and worksheets, the students have successfully recapitulated the concepts that are a part of Annual Examination. SCIENCE The month of January commenced with the introduction of the new topic Sun, Moon and Eclipses. Creative work and diagrams of moon phases clarified the concepts related to phases of moon. Activity with the help of globe and torch gave students a hands on learning of the eclipses, both lunar and solar, Layers of the earth, Sun's structure and understanding of stars gave students deep insight to celestial structures. Students also understood the importance of man made satellites and learned how the satellites were placed to give maximum benefit to mankind. The month of February started with another topic - Soil. The students enhanced their knowledge about soil topography, soil profile, soil erosion and steps that are taken for soil conservation. They also prepared and presented the models of soil profile using different types of soil and materials. 3D working models of eclipses were also presented by the students which gave them clarity and confidence about it. February was also the month for recapitulation. Through quizzes, oral discussions, reflective tasks, creative projects, and real-life applications, these students successfully recapitulated the key concepts covered. SOCIAL SCIENCE Students during the month have had the wonderful opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of maps and explore the different types that exist. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, the students have gained a deeper understanding of the three main categories of maps: physical, political, and thematic. During their integrated math sessions, students seamlessly integrated the concept of map scale into their learning. In addition to discussions and reflections, their creative minds have showcased their imagination and artistic skills by creating a floor map of their ideal school. This hands-on activity has not only sparked their creativity but has also highlighted the advantages of using maps over globes when studying specific regions in detail. Through this project, students have discovered that maps provide a more detailed and customizable representation of places, allowing them to focus on specific areas of interest. Furthermore, the students have embarked on a live quiz that has provided them with a practical experience of. their learning journey. Later, in the month, they learnt about the latitudes and longitudes. They found the exact loaction of continents and oceans by following the concept of grid. Through quizzes, oral discussions, reflective tasks, creative projects, and real-life applications, these 5th-grade students have successfully recapitulated the key concepts covered. MATHEMATICS The lessons post the winter break commenced with the continued learning of the concepts of Geometry. The students got an understanding of how to classify angles and name them as well. While exploring and differentiating the concepts of Area and Perimeter, students of grade V computed the Area and Perimeter of various spaces of the school, example, the tennis court, principal's room, their classroom, reception area, etc. They learnt and practiced to compute the Area and Perimeter of squares and rectangles. The month culminated with the reiteration of the concepts of Factors and Multiples, Fractions and Percentages for the upcomjing Unit Test. In the month of February the students learnt more about the concepts of Time and Measurements and practiced related questions. They worked on the conversions of units of Time and related the 24 Hour clock to the 12-Hour clock. Exploring more about Lengths, Capacities and Weights, the grade V students worked on adding and subtracting the values and converting the bigger units to smaller units and vice-versa. Further more, during the month of February, the students got an understanding of the concept of Profit and Loss and were inrtoduced to the conecpt of Unitary Method. They practiced multiple questions on the same and worked on real life situations to undertsnad Profit n Loss and Unitary Method better. Towards the second half of the month, the students got into the much required doubt clarification and rigorous recapitulation of the concepts, to help them all prepare for the Final Examinations. FRENCH In the month of January, we delved into the fascinating realm of planets, learning the vocabulary in French of our solar system. The discussion extended to the renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, enhancing our understanding of celestial bodies and astronomical wonders. To bolster our language skills, we introduced the concept of possessive adjectives through a comprehensive table and examples. The highlight of the session was undoubtedly the creative endeavour by the students, who thoroughly enjoyed crafting vibrant posters depicting the solar system—in French! This hands-on activity not only reinforced our newfound vocabulary but also added an artistic flair to our cosmic journey. In February, students wrapped up the syllabus for their upcoming annual exams, engaging in various preparatory activities such as dictation, oral revision, internal assessments, and honing their reading skills. To reinforce their learning, revision sheet was solved in class. Amidst the academic hustle, on the bagless day, a lively number game was done for a bit of fun into their rigorous routine. SPANISH The month of January commenced with an exploration of various festivals celebrated in Spain and Latin America. The class delved into expanding their vocabulary related to the universe, illustrating the solar system in their notebooks while identifying the planets in the Spanish language. Additionally, the students learnt how to name different rooms of the school and practiced asking basic questions related to this topic. In February, students completed the Syllabus planned for the Annual Examination.The topic of time reading was finalized with plenty of exercises. Revision worksheet was shared in Teams and attempted in class. Two more revisions were shared in Teams and motivated the class to attempt in the notebooks as well as a Sample paper that was shared as an assigment. The answer key of the worksheets was shared to compare the answers. Orals skills, reading and speaking were tested to be added as part of the Annual examination total. GERMAN The month of January the theme was solar system and planets. Students enjoyed drawing out the solar system and discussing the nomenclature of planets. Further, we discussed how planets like Pluto get classified as dwarf planets. The German language skills were bolstered with the teaching of vocabulary in German.The art activity reinforced linguistic as well as artistic skills. In February, students completed the planned revisions. The Sample Paper was revised and reading exercises were conducted. SANSKRIT छात्रों को अपठित अवबोधन, चित्र-वर्णन और अनुवाद स्पष्ट किया गया। छात्रों की संस्कृत-भाषा में अब धीरे-धीरे पकड़ होने लगी और अब वे संस्कृत की कार्यपत्रिका को भी अच्छी प्रकार से पूरा करने लगे। In the month of February, children did revision of all the concepts that are a part of Annual Examination. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY In January, students immersed into the world of coding using Scratch Programming. They learnt that it is a block based progamming language for students. They learnt about its different features - sprite, background, blocks and coding the blocks. They were excited to get the user input, addition of numbers, making a theater stage and using pen blocks. They were able to create diverse projects to reflect their highest creativity. Students unleashed their creativity with pen block by creating diverse designs. In February, students revised the concepts of Scratch and MS Excel & Working with Internet through Revision Sheets and Sample papers. They also did hands on practice to make different programs in Scratch using block based coding. They were able to create beautiful animations using Sprites, blocks, loops & background. They were guided the ways to attempt the Question Paper. They also appeared for their Theory and practical Annual Exam. Students were introduced to the terms URL, ISP, WWW, etc. While learning about Internet. PHYSICAL EDUCATION In January, under the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt: Badminton: Evaluation of skills, skill demonstration by students, practice with teacher, 11 points match, Knockout matches and match playing. Gymnastics: Basic floor exercises and balancing beam activities, performed on a padded floor mat, involving a combination of forward roll, backward roll, handstand and artistic exercise, walking and balancing on the beam. Judo: Ushiro Ukemi (Backward fall), Mae Ukemi (Forward fall) Cricket: Batting Basics, Front foot defence, Backfoot defence, Bowling basics, Pace bowling, spin bowling, Fielding drills, Running between the wickets, Practice Matches to apply all the knowledge. Basketball: Shooting Layups: A fundamental shot where a player drives to the basket and shoots the ball off the backboard or into the hoop and Free Throws Football: Push pass, In step receiving the ball, Outstep Receiving and Chest pass, Kicking; Drills to teach In step, Out step, Chip shot, Short and long-distance kicking. Heading and Throwing and Defense. Swimming: Basic Strokes: Front Crawl (Freestyle), Backstroke Shooting (Grade 5 and Above): Shooting Techniques (Timed Fire), Fundamentals of the Shoot: Preparation, Aim, Breathing, Trigger control, Follow through, Scoring In February, under the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt: Badminton: Outdoor Practice: Practicing footwork and movements without a shuttlecock, wall Hitting, shuttle juggling, knocking with partners. Gymnastics: Terminology terms like vault, beam, floor exercise, uneven bars, and pommel horse were discussed which are apparatuses used in gymnastics. Judo: Osotogari ( Technique for throw) all fall, ushiro ukemi, mae ukemi and Yuko ukemi. Cricket: Basics of Cricket: Understanding the objectives and equipment used in the game of cricket, including bats, balls, and wickets. Match was played. Basketball: Dribbling: Learning to control and move the basketball using right-hand and left-hand dribbles. Defensive rebounding and passing while movement. Football: Match play among themselves. Shooting (Grade 5 and Above): Holding dumbles with one hand, body balance exercise related to balance i.e. planks, squats, front planks, side planks and one leg balance. Live fire with pellets and target paper. INDIAN MUSIC जनवरी माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार गीत : पंजाबी लोक गीत सुंदर मुन्दरिए , देशभक्ति गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु। वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो, बककेट ,टेमरिंड ,कलेप बॉक्स ,कीबोर्ड ,ढोल एवं ढोलकएवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल ) एवं भजनी ठेका । फरवरी माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार गीत : पिछले गीतों का पुनरअभ्यास, सरस्वती वंदना । प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु। वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो, बककेट ,टेमरिंड ,कलेप बॉक्स ,कीबोर्ड ,ढोल एवं ढोलकएवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल ) एवं भजनी ठेका । WESTERN MUSIC In January, students learnt Songs;You are my sunshine. Students learnt:pitch accuracy, breath control,Vocal range,Tone quality, Articulation and Diction, Instruments used:Guitar,drums, Piano,Keyboard In February, students learnt Songs: Recap-'500 miles', 'Angels we have heard on high', 'you are my sunshine' Students learnt to recognize rhythm changes, pitch correction, voicing, chords, scales Instrument Used: Keyboard, guitar, drums, clapbox INDIAN DANCE Republic Day is the day when India marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. This replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation into a republic separate from British Raj. To celebrate the same students learnt a freestyle dance, full of patriotic energy and vibrance. DANCE FORM: Freestyle SONG: Chak De India Maha Shivaratri -The Great Night of Shiva is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha. The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, and the occasion that Shiva performs his divine dance, called the Tandava. Students learnt a beautiful Shiva Stuti on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. DANCE FORM: CLASSICAL SONG- ADIYOGI BY KAILASH KHER WESTERN DANCE In January, in Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The combination steps of Contemporary Dance: Shoulder isolations, leg kicks, leg raise, bum rolling. 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was done keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the commercial elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Contemporary SONG: Khoon chala from Rang De Basanti In their Western Dance lessons in the month of February, the students learnt: 1. The combination steps of Contemporary Dance: Shoulder isolations, leg kicks, leg raise, bum rolling. 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was done keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the commercial elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Contemporary SONG: Satyamev jayate DRAMA • Students crafted unique puppet characters, developing creativity and imagination within the classroom. • Encouraged to unleash their creativity, students gave names upon their puppet characters and constructed engaging stories to share with their classmates. • The presentation of stories through puppet characters not only showcased their imaginative prowess but also significantly enhanced their confidence during performances. • In addition to puppetry, students engaged in discussions about emotions and expressions, actively participating in various drama activities such as the "emotional circle" and "one dialogue, different emotions." Hello Drama Enthusiasts, As we bid farewell to February, let's take a moment to reflect on the exciting drama activities we've been immersed in over the past month. Our grade 3 and 4 students have been actively engaged in exploring the world of emotions, character development, and space utilization in our drama classes. Family Scene Design: One of the highlights of February was our focus on family scene design. Students were tasked with creating and performing scenes that depicted various family dynamics and emotions. Through this activity, they learned to empathize with different characters, understand their motivations, and express a wide range of emotions on stage. Meissner Technique Practice: In addition to family scene design, students also delved into the Meissner technique. Named after the renowned actor and teacher Sanford Meissner, this technique emphasizes truthful acting, emotional authenticity, and spontaneous reactions. Our students immersed themselves in exercises that honed their listening skills, emotional responsiveness, and ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Space Utilization Activities: Another key aspect of our drama classes last month was our exploration of space utilization. Students learned how to effectively use the stage space to enhance their performances. They experimented with levels, movement patterns, and stage directions As we look back on these enriching experiences, we are filled with pride and admiration for our talented students. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for drama continue to inspire us every day. We can't wait to see how they will continue to grow and excel in the coming months. VISUAL ARTS In their Visual Art lessons: Students completed the art page in their SDG book. They also made human figures wearing winter clothes. Introduction to various art techniques like- Sagraffito, Silhoutte and Grattage. Students thoroughly enjoyed the process of these techniques. Composition: Human drawing Art Technique: Free hand, colouring, contour outlining Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours Learning Outcome: Development of observatory and motor skills, human figure propotion, contour drawing , art techniques and application SDG 4: Quality Education LIFE SKILLS
The topic of the month was Anxiety Management. The goal of the module was to understand emotions, learn ways to regulate them in a healthy way, identify positive coping strategies and structures to help them manage anxiety effectively. In addition, it was aimed to equip children with tools and insights that empower them to face challenges and embrace the positive moments in their lives. It was delivered in an interactive manner through activities, storytelling and visual aids.
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